No, I'm not intolerant of them. I'm usually unable to understand them without needing an interpreter because I have a hearing impairment (I'm literally half-deaf). Even normal conversation among friends or family is difficult for me, as often by the time I figure out what's been said and have something to contribute, the conversation has moved on to a different topic. Maybe I prefer to read clear, properly-constructed sentences because that's the only kind I can hear without asking for it to be repeated.Marc Meakin wrote:Liam,
You might have to elaborate on where I went wrong with my grammar as I only got a grade 'C' O level but otherwisw fair point.
I must admit to getting lazy with my punctuation when using my rather tiny phone to log on to this website
(as is my inability to edit the quote facility) but surely if you understand what I am saying, then I cant see the problem.
Are you this intolerent of regional accents and speech impediments?
To me, writing without punctuation is the non-verbal equivalent of a monotonous mumble. Textspeak is like a foreign accent. I know it might sound illogical, but finding a forum like this is like finding a pub with no background noise and no loud chatter. It only takes one to kill the atmosphere, like a kid constantly whining or some loud drunken idiot across the room.
Maybe I'm being too harsh about this, but it does get on my nerves. Does anybody else find it annoying, or am I making a mountain out of a molehill here?